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So Are invisalign braces painful? A few words from Dr Sally at Excellence in Dentistry. Invisible braces such as Invisalign are not supposed to hurt. Some people experience a little bit of discomfort or a sense of pressure for a day or two days at the beginning of wearing a…

One of the first questions asked is " will my health insurance cover braces ?" Every insurance company policy is different to another, but as a general rule, if your health insurance plan covers orthodontic treatment, then Invisalign braces are covered to the same extent as traditional braces. If you…

Another commonly asked question about invisible braces such Invisalign answer by Sally from Excellence in Dentistry Are Invisalign aligners BPA free? Invisalign aligners are made of medical grade high molecular weight thermoplastic polymers. They've gone through and passed a lot of biocompatibility tests and they are FDA approved for long-term…

Dr Sally from Brisbane Orthodontist Excellence in Dentistry answers another common question in here series of short videos about Invisalign braces Are invisalign braces right for me? Invisalign technology has come a long way and it can fix the majority of dental alignment issues. even very complicated cases.…

Dr Sally from Excellence in Dentistry has a series of short videos about Invisalign braces that explain some of the more commonly asked questions in her Brisbane dental practice. The first question is.. .How does Invisalign work? Invisalign are a series of clear trays or aligners that move your teeth…

Social 6 Invisible Braces are a great way to get straight teeth In the digital age, it is very much about how a person looks. With social media and constant media coverage there is no escape from photos and image-conscious brands. Studies performed at the beginning of the year showed…

We’re volunteering our practice for the National Dental Foundation’s Dental Rescue Day initiative, so we can help our community in the best way we can. At Excellence in Dentistry, we have long maintained that no one is ‘just another mouth,' a big part of who we are is based on the…

When you have lost a tooth, restoring it with a dental implant is irrefutably the best long-term solution to improve your smile and functionality. Dental implants the most advanced and effective solution for tooth loss. They do not compromise your natural teeth surrounding the lost tooth and unlike a bridge…

It’s well known that you need to brush and floss your teeth daily and visit the dentist every six months to keep your teeth healthy, but did you know your own general health can also affect the health of your teeth? Achieving and maintaining healthy teeth and gums involves multi-faceted…

How to make your teeth white Did you know that some teeth whitening procedures can leave you with unwanted side effects? Well, if you’re considering teeth whitening treatment it’s time to listen up. Teeth whitening is the process of using hydrogen peroxide to bleach the outer layer of the tooth,…

Invisalign Provider Brisbane What is Invisalign? Invisalign is an advanced orthodontic treatment that consists of using a series of nearly invisible, removable aligners that have been individually manufactured for your teeth. Little by little and week by week your teeth will be straightened into the position you desire. An impression…

Hello to you all, This is me in the morning of a typical working day! and the one on the right hand side again is me at the end of my day! 7:30AM Mr. A comes in and complains that one of his bloody teeth is hurting and that his…

We think that chocolate is one of the best parts of Easter… However one of the most common questions we get asked is “Will chocolate ruin my teeth?” The answer isn’t a simple yes or no. The answer depends on the type of chocolate you are eating. At Excellence in…

What is it to lose a tooth? There’s more to losing a tooth than the obvious gap in your smile. A lost tooth affects your jaw and your remaining teeth. When you lose a tooth, the section of your jaw that ‘holds’ the tooth root in place starts to atrophy.…

Invisalign is a popular option for patients who wish to straighten their teeth discreetly If you would like to straighten your teeth however you are concerned about the appearance of metal braces, Invisalign could be the ideal treatment for you. Excellence in Dentistry in Wickham Terrace offers Invisalign to help…

Do you have missing teeth? Make a healthy change and fill in the gaps in your smile in 2015! If you lost a tooth, a dental implant is the next best thing. Excellence in Dentistry in Wickham Terrace is highly experienced in dental implants procedure and regularly helps there Brisbane…

Are you confused about what a TMJ disorder is? If you answered yes, then you have that in common with many of our patients. Most people do not know what TMJ disorder (TMD) is, even if they are suffering the symptoms. The truth is that the symptoms of a TMJ…

What’s going on inside each one of your teeth may surprise you Every one of your teeth has a complex set of parts that all work together to enable you to chew, speak and smile, as well as to define the shape of the face and jaw. At Excellence in…

Some of the biggest mistakes we can make for our teeth are ones that we may not even realise we are making… Have you been brushing your teeth twice daily? Check. Have you been avoiding sugary foods when you can? Check. So that’s it right? Unfortunately that’s not quite enough.…

Do you have dental phobia? If the answer is yes, you join many people who hate visiting the dentist. Chances are, many of your fears about the dentist involve needles, drills and dental pain. If this is the case your fear is likely less about your dentist, and more about…

A Brisbane Dentist tells you what’s really going on in your mouth… Does either of those ring a bell? Probably not, but maybe tooth decay and gum disease do. Both of these oral diseases are the cause of approximately 90% of tooth loss in developed countries, according to the Australian…

Dental emergencies and aching teeth can be stressful, especially because the average person knows very little about dental care outside their oral hygiene routine. While many get lost in the specialised terminology of dentists- periodontics, endodontic therapy, neuromuscular orthodontics and so on– most know the nuts and bolts of how…

What do you associate with great health? When you meet someone what is it about them that makes you decide that they are healthy or even attractive? What are the stand-out features that you notice straight away? Is it clean shiny hair, clear skin, or even a big smile? At…

Dentist… or Boogieman? The dentist can sometimes strike a general fear in even the most composed adult’s heart. So you can imagine why a child may feel even more nervous when it comes to visiting the dentist. Excellence in Dentistry in Wickham Terrace, Brisbane, believes in starting excellent oral health…